BRETT ALEXANDER HINZE
Pilots at Chelsea Dr, San Jose, CA
License number
California A4145300
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
15218 Chelsea Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
Professional information
Automated Solar Module Testing
US Patent:
8228088, Jul 24, 2012
Filed:
Aug 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/537260
Inventors:
Brett Hinze - San Jose CA, US
Franz Mairhofer - San Jose CA, US
George Chatalbashev - San Jose CA, US
Jason Corneille - San Jose CA, US
Darin Birtwhistle - San Francisco CA, US
Franz Mairhofer - San Jose CA, US
George Chatalbashev - San Jose CA, US
Jason Corneille - San Jose CA, US
Darin Birtwhistle - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
G01R 31/26
US Classification:
32476101, 32476201
Abstract:
Automated testing of solar panel modules employs a gantry system to continuously transfer modules in and out of a workstation where the modules undergo solar simulation current voltage testing and high voltage safety measurements. The gantry system includes a carriage and a clamp device that is adopted to receive and secure the perimeter of each module, which has a positive and negative junction box, located on its back side and contact pins are inserted into the junction boxes during testing. The clamp has an electrically conductive inner perimeter that engages the corresponding outer perimeter of module. High voltage testing determines the level of current leakage between the interior and exterior of the module. A takt time of fifteen seconds or better is achieved.
Power-Loss-Inhibiting Current-Collector
US Patent:
2010012, May 20, 2010
Filed:
Nov 17, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/272600
Inventors:
Jason S. CORNEILLE - Santa Clara CA, US
Joseph Laia - Morgan Hill CA, US
Magdalena M. Parker - Santa Cruz CA, US
Brett A. Hinze - San Jose CA, US
Todd A. Krajewski - Mountain View CA, US
Adam B.P. Froimovitch - San Francisco CA, US
Steven T. Croft - Menlo Park CA, US
Bruce Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Darin S. Birtwhistle - San Francisco CA, US
Joseph Laia - Morgan Hill CA, US
Magdalena M. Parker - Santa Cruz CA, US
Brett A. Hinze - San Jose CA, US
Todd A. Krajewski - Mountain View CA, US
Adam B.P. Froimovitch - San Francisco CA, US
Steven T. Croft - Menlo Park CA, US
Bruce Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Darin S. Birtwhistle - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
H01L 31/00
US Classification:
136259
Abstract:
A power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector includes a trace for collecting current from a solar cell. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector further includes a current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is coupled to the trace. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is configured to regulate current flow through the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector.